A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6868713 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53005327 epoch_slot_no: 128527 block_no: 6868536 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 65586 time: 2022-02-11 09:26:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd862345ae35fc8037ece73bcfeefcbf7cf0dfc3d0492b7f7631792f5a22bbe1bBlock Operator
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